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DON’T MAKE A BAD TRADE

Jesus asked “What could you ever trade your soul for?” Mark 8:37

Unfortunately , a lot of people make bad trades for their souls.

Some trade their souls for IDOLS.The idols of our age are money, sex, and popularity:“They traded the glory of God who lives forever for the worship of idols made to look like earthly people, birds, animals, and snakes.” Romans 1:23 (NCV)

Some trade their souls for LIES OUR CULTURE TELLS“They traded the truth of God for a lie. They worshiped and served what had been created instead of the God who created those things, who should be praised forever.” Romans 1:25 (NCV)

Some trade their souls TO FILL A MOMENTARY URGE“Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau. He traded his birthright as the oldest son for a single meal.” Hebrews 12:16 (NLT)

“Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite.” Hebrews 12:16 (Mes)